PROGRAM SPECIALIST

POSITION STATEMENT:The Program Specialist will: Function with autonomy, diplomacy and professionalism within the guidelines established by this organization Promote the well being of the human aspect of this organization and report any concerns to the Executive DirectorFunction with the highest esteem in dealing with all employees, supervisors, and consumers of this organizationBe an advocate for all of the policies and protocols of the organizationRESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:Maintain a caseload of no more than 30 individualsComplete quarterly reports, annual assessments, outcomes, SNAP assessments, personal inventories, consumer demographic sheets and required paperwork for the 6400 regulations and PA 51 regulations for all individuals on caseloadAttend monthly Waiver monitoring meetings and complete follow up actions for Waiver monitoring issue formsProvide needed documents to the Supports Coordinator, for individual’s meetings as well as attend meetings with other team membersFunction as the initial point of contact for Supports Coordinators, Administrative Entities, and Government agenciesVisit all homes on the caseload a minimum of twice per month to include one awake night. More visits will be necessary if individuals are in crisis, new to programming, or have increased training needsParticipate in monthly Team meetings for assigned team and homesAttend all ISP meetings, complete annual outcomes/procedures and all needed paperwork and submit to the Supports CoordinatorEnsure the resident’s home is a safe, functional living space to meet individual needsParticipate in medical appointments (especially psychiatric or hospital discharge) as needed to ensure additional services are requested if needed and that information is relayed appropriatelyParticipate in on-call rotation, as assigned Create, monitor, and update house books for all individuals on caseloadCoordinate and participate in all evaluations including, PT, OT, speech, sensory, and any other required supportWork in conjunction with Referral Team on coordination with pending placements, as well as with the families and present provider of these individualsCoordinate and participate in all evaluations concerning wheelchairs, medical and adaptive equipmentParticipate in outside reviews i.e. SIS assessments, quality assurance visits, and other visits as scheduledReview all ISP’S for individuals on case load and ensure that the Assistant Program Coordinator administers competency tests to all employees on new plansNotify appropriate Supports Coordination entity of errors or inconsistencies in ISP hours or needs and coordinate with Central SchedulingAttend staff meetings and training sessions as requiredReview noted events and ensure incidents submitted timelyCompletion of annual consumer inventory. Ensure updates are completed as large purchases or disposals are completedPrepare and maintain all required licensing files throughout the year for each resident in preparation for annual licensing and follow up with Program Coordinator/Assistant Program Coordinator for needed itemsCoordinate completion of Quarterly Licensing Inspection summaries as well as Licensing Inspection InstrumentsDraft and update Behavior Support Plans as needed (if not completed by PDCS)Work in conjunction with Program Coordinators and Assistant Program Coordinators if a crisis arises in the home related to the individualsPromote residents, staff and company in a positive manner to neighbors, doctors, families and the public at largeMaintain and manage Individual record compliance (Setworks) including but not limited to: emergency demographics, annual consent packet, Annual SNAP, HRST, Dental plan, Quarterly reviews, Medical compliance- coordinate & track medical appointments/ paperwork, Enter outcomes in Setworks/ monitor documentationSubmit EIM Submission/ FinalizationsReview and participate in medication error debriefingAct as SCO liaison, Attend all SC waiver monitoring and communicate updates to ISPParticipate in all SIS assessments, MA Renewals, SNAP benefit applicationsAct as Family liaisonMaintain documents in Critical Info Book and sign as the initial trainer for all plans & protocolsTrack/ audit staff training on plans & protocolsCo-facilitate bi-monthly house meetingsManage and maintain refusals, write desensitization plan, enter plan questions related to refusals, and document progress on quarterly reportAssist with additional duties as assigned by Program ManagementMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Associates Degree (or 60 credit hours) and 4 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilitiesExcellent communication skills, documentation accuracy, and organizational skillsDetail orientedPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilitiesAbout Company:Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, INC and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Salary : $56,000 - $68,000